Rourkela: The first-ever ‘Rourkela Half Marathon-2026’ will be held January 24, 2026, coinciding with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) foundation day celebrations.

The logo, mascot, website, theme song, and jersey of the marathon were launched by director in-charge, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Alok Verma at a media meet on November 8 here at the Indo-German Club. ADVERTISEMENT

Rourkela Steel Plant is a unit of SAIL.

According to a RSP release, the marathon, themed ‘Run for Prosperity’, is AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) certified and designed to meet international standards. The event aims to promote fitness, community bonding, and a healthy lifestyle among residents of Rourkela and beyond.

Addressing the gathering, Verma announced that the mara

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